The Ultimate USA Climbing Quiz

USA Climbing, as its name indicates, is dedicated to furthering the sport of climbing in the United States, both outdoors and indoors. Lace up your climbing boots and get set to scale that wall or boulder after taking this quiz.

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Question 1 of 20

How many regional divisions are there within USA Climbing?

10

15

There are 15 regional divisions.

20

Question 2 of 20

From what age can young people begin to participate in climbing competitions?

10

Youth division competitors need to be at least 10 years of age.

12

13

Question 3 of 20

What subdivisions are there in the adult category?

type of climbing

age groups

levels of difficulty

The subdivisions are according to levels of difficulty.

Question 4 of 20

What is the Sport Climbing Series?

competing organization

part of USA Climbing

It is one of the organizations under the umbrella of USA Climbing.

indoor climbing but without competitions

Question 5 of 20

Who pays a $5 USA Climbing competition fee?

non-members

Non-members pay a participation fee.

members seeking certification

all adult participants

Question 6 of 20

Is there any justification for joining more than one organization?

One group climbs boulders, the other manmade walls.

Both do the same things, but in different regions.

Joint membership will save you $10 per year.

If you are interested in the activities of both organizations, a joint membership will save you $10 a year.

Question 7 of 20

What should you do when climbing a wall or boulder?

Don't look down.

Keep your center of gravity over your heels.

Keep your center of gravity over your heels by forming a triangle with your arms, legs and the side of the wall or rock.

Drink regularly to avoid dehydration.

Question 8 of 20

What should you avoid?

Don't stretch to reach an unattainable hold.

Never stretch across the wall to reach an out of range hold.

Don’t chat with other climbers.

Don't kick at the face to create a new hold by force.

Question 9 of 20

Which membership is more expensive?

American Boulder Series

Sports Climbing Series

Sports Climbing Series costs $50, American Boulder Series costs $30.

both cost the same

Question 10 of 20

Does climbing really benefit you physically?

It has limited benefit on the leg muscles.

It strengthens the upper torso.

It strengthens leg muscles and stretches upper torso.

It builds strong leg muscles while providing good stretching for your upper torso.

Question 11 of 20

How do climbers overcome boredom while climbing?

Most climbers hum or sing to themselves.

They are always alert.

Actually, they are never bored, but constantly alert planning their next move on the boulder or wall.

They chat with fellow climbers offering and receiving advice.

Question 12 of 20

Can climbing make a contribution to society?

Climbing promotes good health and environmental awareness.

Broadcast and advertising revenues enable the organization to offer grants to worthy causes.

Some competitions can raise money for charitable causes.

Charity climbing events such as the Hera Climb4life raised tens of thousands of dollars for ovarian cancer research in 2009.

Question 13 of 20

Other than enjoying physical recreation, what else can climbing give you?

added confidence

It can give you added confidence you can apply to other challenges you may face.

physical fitness

hand-eye coordination

Question 14 of 20

Who can compete at regional, divisional and national levels?

anyone qualifying in a local competition

members

Only members can compete at these levels. Non-members pay a $5 fee to participate in a local competition.

anyone paying the $5 fee

Question 15 of 20

What does competing at a national level give participants?

chance to compete for the USA Olympic team

opportunity to qualify as instructors

nation-wide ranking

It gives them the opportunity to be included in a nation-wide ranking.

Question 16 of 20

What benefits does membership offer?

free subscription to Urban Climber

discounted subscription to Urban Climber

Members receive a discount to Urban Climber magazine and special offers from USA Climbing sponsors.

discounts on a range of outdoor magazines

Question 17 of 20

What else does membership offer?

identification with environmental concerns

status of an accomplished outdoor sportsperson

meeting other enthusiasts

You have the opportunity to meet other enthusiasts.

Question 18 of 20

Can a sense of community develop from what is essentially a sport for individualists?

There can be a feeling of shared accomplishment.

The sense of community can develop from a feeling of shared accomplishment.

There is no real sense of community.

Any sense of community is simply an exchange of success stories.

Question 19 of 20

Just how much did Hera Climb4life collect for ovarian research in 2009?

$60,000

$80,000

It raised $80,000.

$95,000

Question 20 of 20

What are the age spans of the adult divisions of USA Climbing?

10 years

15 years

20 years

The adult divisions span about 20 years, while youth divisions span two years.